Paradox Interactive announced great news today for strategy fans of the award winning and critically acclaimed Europa Universalis series. The much awaited Europa Universalis III explores the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy and is scheduled for release in Q1 2007.

Burnout Revenge slams into the Xbox 360 with a suite of new online features set to define next-generation automotive anarchy, jaw-dropping high-definition graphics and the retina-searing speed that the Burnout series is famous for.

2K Sports announced today new standard-setting features for Major League Baseball 2K6. With innovative Swing Stick technology, astounding Pure Motion Physics and the distinguished vocal talents of play-by-play broadcaster Jon Miller and National Baseball Hall of Fame legend Joe Morgan, Major League Baseball 2K6 is the only baseball video game that matters on any console.

SWOP, Sex Workers Outreach Project, is an organization trying to improve lives of the men & women working in the sex industry. SWOP has issued a statement encouraging parents to not purchase Take Two/Rockstar's beleaguered GTA: San Andreas. "Since the video game Grand Theft Auto accrues points to players for the depiction of the rape and murder of prostitutes, SWOP-USA calls on all parents and all gamers to boycott Grand Theft Auto."

Today Ubisoft announced that its PSP exclusive puzzle game Exit is shipping to retail shelves throughout North America this week. In Exit you assume the role of Mr. Esc, a masked individual tasked with rescuing people from buildings under a time limit, avoiding various traps and solving puzzles.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent will completely revolutionize and reinvent the spy action genre by introducing an unprecedented double agent concept and an entirely new breed of game play that adds an exciting new dimension to the gaming experience.

Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 is now available for pre-load and pre-purchase via Steam. Red Orchestra is a realistic WWII online action game that features one dozen scenarios, a wide arsenal, and drivable vehicles. Pre-loading is available with no obligation to purchase. Those who pre-purchase will save 10% off of the regular price of $24.95.

SouthPeak Interactive and DC Studios today ship State of Emergency 2 for the PS2. State of Emergency 2 takes place 10 years after the original and has Spanky, Bull and MacNeill again up against the Corporation. This time, they not only have access to guns but also - for the first time - helicopters, speedboats, Tanks and APCs and new team members.

Konami announced today Yu-Gi-Oh! Ultimate Masters: World Championship Tournament 2006. The official video game of the 2006 Yu-Gi-Oh! World Tournament introduces all-new modes of play and marks the first appearance of cards from the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX universe based on the new television series.

Liquidator is action packed and appeals to gamers that enjoy first person shooters, as well as those that enjoy action adventure games with RPG elements. The game features massive shooting sequences and action elements. Read more for some new screens...

Ignition signs Rhythmic Star! from Namco for PS2. To progress, touch the stars in time to the music as they cascade down the screen, timing is key and is the difference between being a POPSTAR or a FLOPSTAR. Rhythmic Star! makes full use of the EyeToy USB camera.

EA announced that The Sims 2: Open for Business expansion pack has gone gold and will hit store shelves on March 2nd, allowing you to create virtually any kind of business from a trendy clothing boutique or hip beauty salon to a blooming floral shop or bustling restaurant chain. As a savvy entrepreneur, your Sim must keep an eye out for slacker employees and be prepared to fire them as quickly as they hired them!

EA officially announced today that The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II has gone gold and will be on store shelves in North America on March 2, 2006.

While there has not yet been any announcement for Europe or North America, SEGA will be releasing Myst for the PSP in Japan on April 20, 2006. Myst for the PSP will feature both remastered cinematics and music.

Shortly after the North American version, Blizzard has now also released the European version of the new update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v1.9.4 update adds a new Guild Recruitment channel, and fixed a bug that could cause players to appear to be porting around in a small area.

Square Enix announced today that its PS2 exclusive RPG Grandia III has shipped to retailers nationwide. Grandia III follows the growth of an aspiring pilot, Yuki and the unexpected adventure that awaits him, drawing gamers into a wondrous world with an innovative battle system and uplifting story about the freedom in controlling one’s own destiny.

While already revealed some time ago, Ubisoft's PSP exclusive spy action game Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Essentials, which will offer a new and unique gaming experience with a storyline drawn from the series.

SEGA of America announced today that its highly destructive combat-racing title, Full Auto, has shipped nationwide to retailers. Full Auto is a next-generation, arcade-style combat-racer that combines weapon-equipped vehicles with highly detailed, fully destructible urban environments for fierce combat and reckless destruction.

Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is an action-packed thriller set in a large and varied game world mixing gritty reality with imaginative fantasy. The game features three worlds, three distinctly different playable characters, and exciting action-adventure gameplay wrapped in a mature, exhilarating, and innovative storyline.

As promised, EA has released the new Battlefield 2 patch. This update brings your retail game to v1.2 and addresses various exploits, bug fixes and mainly weapons/vehicle tweaks for better balancing. Read more for download links ...